There are 6 ways to get from Pleasant Hill to Monterey by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)
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BART, bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
5h 40m$29–46Drive 118.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pleasant Hill to Montereycar 118.2 mi
2h 4m$22–32Train via Oakland (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 40m$38–81BART, shuttle
- Take the subway from Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre to San Francisco International Airportsubway Yellow-S
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 11m$70–88Bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
6h 4m$35–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 59m$39–86
Pleasant Hill to Monterey by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pleasant Hill to Monterey is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Pleasant Hill to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pleasant Hill to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Cleaveland Rd and Trelany Rd and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via MacArthur BART Station, Emeryville and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Pleasant Hill to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre and arriving at Salinas via 12th Street / Oakland City Center and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Pleasant Hill and Monterey is 141 miles. The road distance is 118.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pleasant Hill to Monterey without a car is to BART and bus and line 20 bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $29 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Pleasant Hill to Monterey, including transfers.
Pleasant Hill to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Pleasant Hill to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Pleasant Hill to Monterey is to train via Oakland which takes 6h 40m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Pleasant Hill, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $27–65 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleaveland Rd and Trelany Rd to Tyler / Franklin via Pleasant Hill BART, Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre, MacArthur, MacArthur BART Station, Horton @ 59th, Emeryville, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- BART
Subway from Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $13–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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Pleasant Hill to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Pleasant Hill to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pleasant Hill to Monterey is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Pleasant Hill to Monterey.
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